David Davies

David Davies (44) grew up in Lytham St Annes, and he knew from a very early age he wanted to be an entrepreneur. From the age of six he was working in his father’s business during school holidays, developing his work ethic and learning the logistics industry. He continued this journey throughout school and university, studying business and finance. Sovereign Beverage Company Limited first sparked into life in 2007, when David set out his '10 commandments' for starting a business. At the time he was working as an Account Manager and identified that there was a gap in the supply chain for the exporting of UK beer. It was during the 2008 recession that Sovereign Beverage Company Ltd officially launched, working with key suppliers such as Marstons Brewery and Batemans, exporting their premium craft beers abroad. Since then, Sovereign Beverage Company Ltd has increased its annual sales by over 10,000% (in litres sold), expanded to a full-time team of ten, and has become the UK's leading exporter of premium beverages, with over 12 million pints sold annually worldwide in 2022.

More Articles

Maverick Execution

Looking forward as a business

David Davies -
Looking forward as a business. Very often time seems to fly by and before you know it, you’re entering a new year. Whilst in life it might be ok to go with the flow and...
View Post
Maverick Leadership

A dictatorial leader doesn’t work

David Davies -
Why being a dictatorial leader doesn’t work. For some entrepreneurs, leadership means getting people to do what you want - regardless of method. Sometimes, a culture of fear of consequences can be created by a...
View Post

Discover

Trending

Rethinking Nicotine: Biohacking, and the Female Health Gap

Editor - 0
Rethinking nicotine and biohacking. In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Terry Seal about biohacking, nicotine, and navigating male-dominated industries. Motivated by her experiences with...

Six years in: Why Maverick thinking matters more than ever

Judith Germain - 0
Six years in, The Maverick Paradox Magazine reflects on why independent, maverick thinking matters more than ever. Launched just before the pandemic, the magazine continues to provoke Maverick Leadership everywhere -helping leaders, business owners, and the pathologically curious think clearly under pressure and prepare for what comes next.

Conversations That Changed How We Understand Leadership

Judith Germain - 0
Eight years, 480+ episodes, and a global audience across 88% of the world. The Maverick Paradox Podcast has become a home for unconventional thinkers, from a corporate spy to two monks, revealing what leadership really looks like under pressure.

Why credit card payment management matters

Nicholas Gonzales - 0
Why credit card payment management matters for financial success. Credit cards are often seen as either dangerous traps or shiny status symbols. Here’s the twist, though: when used with intention credit cards can become something else entirely. They become tools of strategic power.

Why continuous learning defines managers

Nicholas Gonzales - 0
Why continuous learning defines today’s most effective managers. The modern business environment particularly in the digital sphere is high-speed and high-stakes. Management is no longer about what you know; it's about how fast you're willing to evolve. Being effective today comes from adaptability as much as your years of experience. That usually entails a relentless commitment to learning.